What Gay Events are Happening in San Francisco?
San Francisco has one of the most active LGBTQ+ event calendars in the world, with major festivals, weekly parties, and community gatherings happening year-round.
Annual Events
- January: Bearrison Street Fair — bear community street festival
- February: Lunar New Year celebrations with LGBTQ+ community events
- March: Transgender Day of Visibility events
- April: Frameline Film Festival programming begins
- June: San Francisco Pride Parade and Festival (last weekend), Trans March (Friday), Dyke March (Saturday)
- July: Up Your Alley street fair in SoMa
- August: Transgender History Month (San Francisco was the first city to recognize this)
- September: Folsom Street Fair — world's largest leather event (300,000+ attendees)
- October: Castro Street Fair, LGBTQ+ History Month events
- November: Transgender Day of Remembrance
- December: Holiday drag shows and New Year's Eve parties
Weekly Events
- Sundays: Beer busts at SF Eagle Bar, drag brunch at Beaux
- Mondays: Underwear night at 440 Castro
- Tuesdays: Karaoke at Mint Karaoke Lounge
- Thursdays: '90s/2000s theme night at Beaux
- Fridays & Saturdays: Dance parties across the Castro and SoMa
Browse all upcoming gay events in San Francisco on Out x Out.
Explore San Francisco
Never miss a night out when traveling or at home
Free on iOS and Android
Events x City Guides Delivered Weekly
Catch your city's vibe or the global LGBTQ+ scene.
No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
From the Blog
View all →
LGBTQ+ Guide to San Francisco 2026: Gay Bars, Events, Neighborhoods & More
Your complete guide to LGBTQ+ San Francisco — gay bars, events, neighborhoods, and insider tips for the city that started it all.
Robbie S.
The Castro: San Francisco's Gay District — A Neighborhood Guide (2026)
A local's guide to the Castro — San Francisco's iconic gay neighborhood. The history, the landmarks, the shops and eats, and how to make the most of a day in the gayborhood.
Robbie S.
Dore Alley 2026: The Complete Guide to SF's Up Your Alley Fair
Dore Alley — SF's Up Your Alley Fair — is the leather community's July street party in SoMa. Here's the 2026 date, what to expect, dress code, afterparties, and where to stay.
Robbie S.